Thursday, January 29, 2009

A Day in the Life of the Gift Bandit

Beautiful Wedding Invitations by Mariette Fredericks
Gift Bandit Strikes Again

Mariette Fredericks is all about excellence in wedding invitations.

She was a joy to work with from the first moment that we met her.

Mariette has an amazingly wide spectrum of wedding invitations to choose from. She has all the newest products. But, she also has classical, traditional choices.

As the mother-of-the-bride and bride-to-be, we found out that there was more to the whole process than we had thought. Mariette gently and professionally guided us through each step with care and ease.

Invitations are one of the first things to consider when planning a wedding, why not start out on the right foot? Mariette also has wedding party favors, including edible options. She has gifts galore for your wedding attendants. She'll also be your one stop resource for save-the-dates, thank yous, and wedding bulletins.

If you want to have invitations that will get you rave reviews, contact
Mariette Fredericks at the Gift Bandit

Gift Bandit Strikes Again

Saturday, January 24, 2009

Julie Mowery - Harp Music for Your Wedding


Click here for One Beautiful Harp

Julie has been performing for over 20 years throughout Michigan & Indiana. Julie has a Master of Arts degree from Ball State University. Her commitment to excellence is evident in her professionalism and dependability. The harp provides beautiful background music for many different occasions. Julie is available to play at corporate events, grand openings, holiday parties, celebrations, wedding ceremonies, and receptions.

Friday, January 9, 2009

Total Image Bridal: Makeup, Airbrush, Hair, and your Total Look



Christa Ponzio (Tazi) is a licensed esthetician and makeup artist for over fifteen years. She has been the head makeup artist for a local television station for ten years. She has six regular shows including Aspiring Women and Inspiration Sensation for which she works her makeup magic.

Christa was written up in a four page article detailing her expertise and job duties in a top trade magazine, Skin Inc.Her expertise includes television, film, commercials, print and of course weddings. Her work regularly appears on TLN, PAX, Sky Angel and FOX. She has worked on many Chicago celebs as well as Hollywood stars. Her artistry has graced many Hollywood Studios and her clients have included, Vanessa Williams, Catherine Hicks, Mel Harris, Charlene Tilton, Kirk Cameron, John Tesh, Johnathan Scheck and many more. Her printwork includes shoots for Tres Semm ehair products, Hairstyle Guide, Todays Chicago Woman, a cover shoot for Gent magazine, a cover for Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry, an ad for Media-Fast in Tango Magazine, and of course, two years of covers for Wedding Guide Chicago Magazine.

On-going education is a priority that brought Christa to Hollywood once again to master the airbrush makeup technique. which she uses for television and now offers to brides for a flawless wedding day look. Her creativity and eye for color will give you the look you've always dreamed of.